Federal Way Community Calendar | Aug. 23 edition

Don’t miss the Federal Way Farmers Market, Run with a Cop, free back-to-school haircuts and more.

By Mirror Staff • August 23, 2024 12:00 pm
Soroptimist International of Federal Way hosted at booth Aug. 17 at the Federal Way Farmers Market. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Photo by Bruce Honda
Soroptimist International of Federal Way hosted at booth Aug. 17 at the Federal Way Farmers Market. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Photo by Bruce Honda

Summer Repair Cafe at the South King Tool Library: Bring small household items for repair such as lamps, vacuums, clothing and furniture between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Aug. 24. Items should be clean — empty vacuum cleaners, remove pet hair, etc. South King Tool Library is located at 1700 South 340th Street in Federal Way.

Run with the Cops 5K: On Saturday, Aug. 24, grab your “partner in crime” and Run with the Cops starting at the Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd St. Join local law enforcement officers for this family friendly annual 5K event supporting Special Olympics Washington athletes. This event is put on by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Washington.

Back to School Free Haircuts: The second annual free haircuts event is back this year with a goal of offering 500 free haircuts. Head to Town Square Park from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, to get your student a fresh cut for free.

Federal Public Schools Board meeting: Catch up with your FWPS Board at 6 p.m. Aug. 27 via Zoom or at the Federal Way Public Schools ESC located at 33330 8th Avenue South in Federal Way.

FW City Council meeting: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 in the council chambers (upstairs and to the left) at City Hall (33325 8th Ave. S.).

Hot off the presses – evening edition: The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at Poverty Bay Café for informal conversation, coffee, beer, wine and appetizers. You’ll be able to ask the newspaper staff about their work or talk about issues affecting the region, such as homelessness, addiction and development, all while supporting a local business and the work of nonprofit FUSION to serve families in need. Poverty Bay Café is located at 1108 S. 322nd Place in Federal Way, north of Celebration Park.

Community Litter Pick Up: Join the Stand Up Federal Way community group to help clean up trash near the Hylebos wetland. Meet at 9 a.m. Sept. 14. Park at 35400 1st Avenue S.

Shredding, Appliance and Tire Recycling: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at the South King Tool Library located at 1700 South 340th Street. More details available online.

FW City Council meeting: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 in the council chambers (upstairs and to the left) at City Hall (33325 8th Ave. S.).

Senior Commission Connection: Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet your Senior Commission members and enjoy a light lunch. This event is free and takes place at the Federal Way Community Center (Community Room A) at 876 S. 333rd Street.

Line dance for the soul w/ Royal Woman: From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21, head to the Trap Lab for a night of footwork and fun to learn a variety of steps and styles you can show off at your next gathering. Sips and snacks will be available. Learn more at the Trap Lab’s website.

Masters of Hawaiian Music: At 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, featuring George Kahumoku Jr., Led Kaapana and Jeff Peterson. The PAEC is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. in Federal Way.

Pasifika Community Summit: Free community event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28. The event is open to all Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander community members and families who currently reside in King County. The Pasifika Community Summit is your chance to spend a day in community with food, fun, and the opportunity to share your voice, your ideas, and give input into what our community needs, while helping us plan for our next 5 years. Lunch, childcare, and Pacific Island language interpretation will be available at no cost. 30611 16th Ave. S., Federal Way.